BUILT a Helmholtz Resonator – What I’d Do Differently
The 1.8T project just got a full 76mm exhaust system (read about it here). But it’s wasn’t perfect so I…
Cross Climate 2 – Long Term Review (End of Term)
Over three years and 90,000KM with the Michelin CC2s. This is my end of term Cross Climate 2 long term…
76mm Exhaust – How Much Power Can It Take?
Another installment of the 1.8T big turbo project. A full 76mm exhaust has just be installed but is 76mm enough…
Crossing the Greece–Bulgaria Border: Then vs Now
Driving from Greece into Bulgaria today is as easy as driving to the supermarket but it wasn’t always like this.
1.8T 6-Speed Swap – 2 Problems CEL & Mount
The 1.8T six speed swap has been in the car for around a 1000KM so far. Almost everything is peachy…
MK4 1.8T *CHEAP* 6-Speed Swap – First Impressions
I didn't imagine that the feel of a shifter could affect the way I feel about a car so much.
1.8T 6 Speed Swap (Not 02M) – PART 4 (with codes)
I’ve just come from the garage who fitted the 1.8T 6 speed gearbox conversion. We had the car on the…
VW MK4 GTI 1.8T – *CHEAP* 6 Speed Swap Part 3
CHEAP 6 speed swap on the MK4 1.8T. We may have a problem
Octavia RS MK1 6-Speed Conversion – Part 2
In this installment of the Octavia RS 6 speed conversion (02J to 02S gearbox) is the mounting for the gear…